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Lot# 280 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 280 Ceylon

    1835c.: Undated cover to Colombo struck with watery MANNAR straight line handstamp in red, and POST NOT PAID below in black with manuscript '4½' alongside the handstamps. Trimmed and with imperfections but a rare marking: thought to be the sole example known.rnProvenance: Collection R.G.Traill, Jan 1990.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF